by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 14, 2007 | Opinion
In brief, the morning session of the BSCNC was much better attended than usual, probably because of interest on both sides regarding a report concerning Baptist Retirement Homes (BRH) and Woman’s Missionary Union of North Carolina (WMU-NC). After some discussion...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 14, 2007 | Opinion
Events at the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSCNC) annual meeting were as expected Nov. 12-13, with more potential for a closer vote on something slated for Wednesday morning, N.v. 14, when supporters of Woman’s Missionary Union of North Carolina...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 14, 2007 | Opinion
After more than a year of groundwork, we are very pleased to announce that a North Carolina edition of Baptists Today, the national news journal based in Macon, Ga., will be launched in January. Three significant factors make this venture possible.First is the...
by Drew Smith | Nov 14, 2007 | Opinion
There is no doubt that 21st century America is more religiously diverse than any previous century. This may be due mostly to the 1965 Immigration Act that abolished an immigration policy that was exclusive to European immigrants. But our knowledge of other religions...
by Cliff Vaughn | Nov 13, 2007 | Opinion
“Amazing Grace” finally arrives on DVD today, nine months after its theatrical release. Directed by legendary British filmmaker Michael Apted, “Amazing Grace” depicts William Wilberforce’s efforts in the late 18th century to sway...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 12, 2007 | Opinion
While researching an article on National Baptists for the January issue of Baptists Today, I ran across a historical vignette that has the rare quality of incorporating both pain and delight.Prior to the Civil War, many African American Baptists were attracted to the...
